new vs old?
or explorer vs se?
explorer is also a GPS, and has the ability to do waypoints etc.
new one is a garmin unit as garmin bought out delorme, and it costs a lot more
I picked up the explorer from REI, because for hte price i couldn't pass it up...i use a garmin rhino a lot when hunting, as the other guys I hunt with use them. but the inreach will be great for my section hikes on the PCT this summer.. i can use it as a GPS if need be, and also send messenges and have the SOS ability.
there are a few threads going i believe on the difference..and i posted this one on the new garmin unit vs the delorme
inReach+ versus current inReach: What’s the difference?
The new inReach+ and current inReach units have most things in common, like:
Satellite text messaging;
Earthmate app connectivity;
User interface;
Long-lasting battery life; and,
Service plan options and cost.
There are also a few obvious differences. The inReach+ units:
Cost more, by $70 to $100 at retail;
Weigh about a half-ounce (15 g) more;
Feature a bigger screen, though the size and resolution is hardly on par with even entry-level smartphones; and,
Better protect the S.O.S. button.
The new inReach SE+ is more similar to the current inReach Explorer than to the current SE. The current SE has no mapping functionality. The inReach SE+ has basic features: a feature-less grid map, and the ability to import and create waypoints, routes, and breadcrumbs. It’s like an old-school GPS unit, before they were spec’d with decent screens and maps.
The new inReach Explorer+ is best compared to a conventional handheld GPS unit, but with inReach functionality.
Should I upgrade?
If you already own an inReach SE or inReach Explorer, you may be wondering if there are compelling reasons to buy an inReach+.
It’s not a simple answer, and largely depends on your current and anticipated use, as well as your budget. If you only use the inReach for text messaging, and if you have another GPS solution (e.g. Gaia app) or don’t need one, then the current inReach SE will remain adequate. But if you would appreciate having a combined inReach/GPS, then the Explorer+ would be worth a look.
If you own a current Explorer, the Explorer+ offers only one benefit: it can be used as a GPS even without an active service subscription. If you can avoid paying for months when you hardly use the service (but sometimes want a GPS), an upgrade may actually make financial sense.
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